KIA seeks to up investments; Capital markets targeted
The London branch of the Kuwait Investment Authority has appointed executives from Barclays plc and the Carlyle Group in recent…
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Former Deloitte and EY strategist joins Emex to make ESG top business priority in MENA
Leading ESG technology provider Emex has appointed Ateed Hijazi as its account executive across the MENA region. Hijazi will take…
Dubai’s Shuaa Capital acquires majority stake in Souqalmal
Shuaa Capital, a Dubai-based asset management and investment banking platform, has completed a strategic investment in UAE-based fintech, Souqalmal. …
Dubai’s Shuaa Capital acquires controlling stake in fintech Souqalmal
Dubai-based asset management and investment banking platform Shuaa Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Souqalmal as part of its…
Ithmaar Holding shareholders approve plans to sell range of Bahrain assets
Bahrain-based Ithmaar Holding’s shareholders have approved plans to sell some of the company’s key assets to Al Salam Bank, it…
Banks in the UAE are already cashing in on DEWA IPO – by lending to potential investors
Banks in the UAE are seeing a rush of interest for loans – and they have the upcoming DEWA IPO…
IFC invests $5mln in Egypt fund to support fintech startups
The International Finance Corporation will invest $5 million in Egypt’s venture capital fund Disruptech, to support the development of fintech…
Private equity hits record high with buyout deal value reaching $1.1tn in 2021
Private equity hit a record high in 2021 as buyout deal value reached $1.1 trillion, doubling the previous year’s total…
RAK Properties begins foundation works at the Bay Residence project
Promoting economic and real estate growth in the Emirate, RAK Properties has announced the start of foundation works for Towers…
Abu Dhabi welcomes launch of new global investment holding company
Q Holding PJSC has launched as a leading global investment holding company, powerful business enabler, and strategically astute platform in…
Saudi’s Capital Markets Authority approves two more IPOs
Saudi Arabia’s Capital Markets Authority has approved two more initial public offerings as the flurry of offerings in the region…
UAE’s ADNOC awards agreements worth Dhs2.4bn to support upstream growth
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company said on Thursday that it has awarded framework agreements valued at Dhs2.4bn for cementing services.…